The Big Suey: Doggy On a Tuesday (feat. Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Big Suey: Doggy On a Tuesday (feat. Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo)
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Release Date: January 20, 2025

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Introduction

In the January 20, 2025 episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, hosts Dan Le Batard and Stugotz engage in their signature blend of sports analysis, pop culture commentary, and lively banter. Featuring special guest Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, the episode delves into a variety of topics ranging from high-profile movie premieres to intense sports matchups. This summary highlights the key discussions, insights, and memorable quotes from the episode.

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1. Premiere Experiences and Networking

The episode kicks off with Dan sharing his recent experience attending a movie premiere in London, highlighting interactions with renowned actor Timothée Chalamet.

• Dan Le Batard [03:00]:
  "Timothy, it's not Timothy. It's Timothy."
  Dan humorously corrects Chris on the pronunciation of Chalamet's name, setting the tone for their lighthearted exchange.

• Dan Le Batard [04:32]:
  "I was 65 years of age that I have."
  Reflecting on his age and experiences, Dan discusses the unexpected perks and challenges of mingling with Hollywood elites.

• Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo [05:16]:
  "I'm not a big Dylan fan, but..."
  Chris critiques Dan's networking tactics, questioning the authenticity of leveraging fame for personal gain.

2. Tennis Showdown: Djokovic vs. Alcaraz

Transitioning from Hollywood to the sports arena, the hosts delve into the riveting tennis match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

• Dan Le Batard [08:06]:
  "He's a hell of a win. 37 years of age, beating Alcaraz in four sets."
  Dan praises Djokovic's performance, emphasizing his resilience and strategic play against a formidable young opponent.

• Stugotz [35:55]:
  "Djokovic is still playing at the highest levels. He's 37 and still beating the next generation."
  Stugotz underscores Djokovic's enduring prowess and his ability to compete against emerging tennis stars.

• Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo [09:25]:
  "Alcaraz handled himself great today. He's a very, very cool guy."
  Chris acknowledges Alcaraz's sportsmanship and skill, highlighting the competitive spirit of the match.

3. Football Week's Highlights: Bills vs. Chiefs

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to analyzing the high-stakes matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, focusing on player performances and coaching strategies.

• Dan Le Batard [18:02]:
  "Tony Romo, have you heard of Belichick? Lombardi? Parcells?"
  Dan criticizes Coach Tony Romo's praise for John Harbaugh, comparing Harbaugh unfavorably to legendary coaches.

• Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo [16:10]:
  "Mark Andrews deserves a Hall of Fame monitor number of 31.13."
  Chris debates Dan's earlier claim, emphasizing Mark Andrews' exceptional performance metrics.

• Stugotz [33:54]:
  "They're the official coach, they're not being pressured like Reid."
  Stugotz discusses the differing levels of pressure faced by coaches McDermott and Reid, particularly in high-stakes games.

4. Analysis of Coaches and Team Dynamics

The hosts explore the performance and reputations of key NFL coaches, critiquing their strategies and the pressure they face from fan bases.

• Dan Le Batard [30:07]:
  "He said he's an Immortal, Mark Andrews isn't a Hall of Famer."
  Dan challenges the notion of Mark Andrews' imminent Hall of Fame induction, fostering a debate about career longevity and achievements.

• Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo [37:50]:
  "Tony Gonzalez puts Amazon on prime like in a whole new light."
  Chris brings up historical player comparisons, linking Tony Gonzalez's legacy to modern organizational partnerships.

• Stugotz [40:10]:
  "The Steelers have won more Super Bowls than the Ravens in that time."
  Stugotz provides a balanced view on team performances, comparing the Ravens and Steelers' successes over the past decades.

5. Mark Andrews' Performance and Hall of Fame Potential

A recurring theme revolves around tight end Mark Andrews' outstanding performances and his potential induction into the Hall of Fame.

• Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo [41:32]:
  "Mark Andrews isn't a Hall of Famer, but he needs three more good years."
  Chris emphasizes the need for sustained excellence from Andrews to cement his legacy.

• Dan Le Batard [42:02]:
  "He's got carried away."
  Dan playfully agrees with the necessity for Andrews to maintain his performance levels, hinting at future discussions.

6. Sponsor Segments and Lighthearted Banter

Interspersed with the main discussions, the episode includes advertisements for brands like Smirnoff and Miller Lite, seamlessly integrated into the conversation.

• Stugotz [22:08]:
  "They are the official sponsor of the Dan Le Batard show with Stugotz."
  Stugotz promotes Smirnoff, linking it to the show's ongoing partnership and upcoming events like the Super Bowl.

• Mike Ryan [43:44]:
  "Carson Beck is going to be a Heisman finalist at Miami."
  Mike shares his boldest take, predicting Carson Beck's rise in college football, sparking a vibrant discussion among the hosts.

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Conclusion

The January 20, 2025 episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz offers a comprehensive blend of sports analysis, personal anecdotes, and engaging discussions. From Hollywood premieres and tennis championships to high-pressure NFL matchups and player legacies, Dan, Stugotz, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo provide listeners with insightful commentary and entertaining banter. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a casual listener, this episode delivers valuable perspectives and memorable moments that encapsulate the dynamic spirit of the show.

Transcript

[Dan LeBatard]

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[Stugotz]

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[Mad Dog Russo]

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[Stugotz]

Welcome to the Big Suey presented by DraftKings.

[Chris Cote]

Why are you listening to this show.

[Stugotz]

The podcast that seems very similar to the other Dan LeBatard podcast? I'm sorry, I'm not going to apologize for that. In fact, the only difference seems to be this imaging.

[Chris Cote]

I have been tempted in restaurants just walking past tables to grab somebody's fries that if they're just there. That hasn't happened to you guys.

[Stugotz]

I've done it.

[Dan LeBatard]

And now here's the Marching man to.

[Stugotz]

Nowhere Fat Face and the Habitual Liar.

[Chris Cote]

Look at this doggy on a Tuesday, Doggy on a Tuesday. Can't even fix his hair. Too busy. Too busy running from Hollywood premiere to Hollywood premiere. Because First Take is getting him a second life.

[Dan LeBatard]

Last Tuesday in London, you'd be amazed. My hair was freaking frozen.

[Chris Cote]

I am mortified by your general behavior of being maximum stugats, getting near the fame and demanding that Timothy Chalamet, whatever his name is. I can't pronounce his first name. It's the first name I have trouble with because it's not Tim.

[Stugotz]

Timothy.

[Chris Cote]

It's not Timothy. It's Timothy.

[Stugotz]

Get over yourself.

[Chris Cote]

Okay, well, that's the thing. Mad. You got to the top. You got to the top and you immediately started calling in favors. And then Chalamet's got to give you an audience, and then you get the audience. Shameless. Embarrassing.

[Dan LeBatard]

It was, but I enjoyed it, I can guarantee you that. Baby, listen, I was. Did that thing on first take. And I had done the complete unknown stuff for a while because I love the promos, I love Dylan and everything else. But when I went there on January 2nd, I said, okay, let's do a mad about. And let's do a mad about about me, about how I couldn't get a seat to the premiere in New York on December 17th or 18th. Somehow, some way, they didn't. Searchlight didn't think of me. And so I said, let's have fun with that. Obviously, First Take loves it when you're being made fun of instead of me making fun of everybody else. And lo and behold, four days later, Searchlight calls Joe Driben, my agent, one of them, and says, listen, how would he like to go to one of the premieres in Europe? So it was London, it was Paris, and it was Rome. And I looked at the calendar, looked at when the football games were. Rome was a Friday, so I didn't want to go there because I missed the NFL Wednesday, Paris. I thought maybe the Q and A would be in French so I wouldn't hear that properly. So that's why I picked London. I flew over there last Monday, took my daughter, who was 24, on Wednesday.

[Chris Cote]

Embarrassing.

[Dan LeBatard]

Behold. Did an absolutely tremendous job.

[Chris Cote]

OK, you're bought and paid for.

[Stugotz]

You're bought.

[Chris Cote]

Yeah. No, I'm going to argue about, yeah.

[Stugotz]

You'Re right, embrace it.

[Chris Cote]

And Bob Dylan would hate what you're doing, where you're. Where you're. He would hate what you're doing. Well, he hates what everyone Chalamet is doing. And you're out here endorsing you, laundering. Chalamet for Bob Dylan because they can buy you. It's embarrassing, but we'll get. We'll get to that in a second. I want to play the sound for you and the audience of you using your platform shamelessly to just curry favor. Favor with the famous so that your daughter can get cool things here. It's. It's not objectivity and it's wrong and it needs to be called out.

[Stugotz]

It's good parenting.

[Dan LeBatard]

Yeah, that's it. Last Thursday, I had to wait in line in that cold weather at that Royal Theater in Norwalk. They don't owe me five seats. Yeah, but you're right back. I had to sit in the front row. I had to sit in the front row. Don't laugh. That's the worst. You mean to tell me that's the laugh? Somebody from that movie couldn't pick up the phone and say, you know what? The guy's an idiot, but he's talking to us about it. Send him a lousy ticket so he can go off premiere on the west side of Manhattan. And I wasn't invited. And that's has me really, really upset. And it shows me at 65 years of age that I have. We know he doesn't have any power. Where's Charlamagne, by the way? Hot stuff shows that I have no power. That was on January 2nd, Danny. That was on January. Now, I did not do that thinking that somehow, some way, because I had been screaming about this movie for a month and nobody had reacted at all. Radio, tv, everything nobody said. I'm going to argue that one resonate.

[Chris Cote]

Look again, I don't like what you've become late in your career here, where you are simply trafficking and all of the powers that you have to do things that satiate only you and your ego.

[Stugotz]

Dog's been doing this his entire career.

[Chris Cote]

I know, it's great. It's been wonderful to see it have a resurgent where resurgence so strong that he just got done casually saying, one of my agents. One of my agents. How many agents do you have? Russo and work together.

[Dan LeBatard]

And I wanted to give Joe the credit because they called her. You are funny, Leopard. You are funny.

[Mike Ryan]

You are funny.

[Dan LeBatard]

But anyway, little did I know after I did that, a day or so later, Charlemagne spoke, called Shirtslight. Let's get him a couple tickets to one of our premieres. So I went, and I wasn't going to take my daughter. I was going to take my youngest son who loves movies, and he goes to Loyola Marymount. But he's mad that I Got Chalamet and he didn't. So he didn't want to do it. So that's where Kira Russo came in. And there is a shot at Charlemagne. And the nicest guy in the world, Stugatz. Look at that. The nicest guy in the world. And oh, what a nice kid. And forget me, he signed every autograph for those fans who lined that red carpet. He took pictures, he grasped the idea. He. On the set or on the stage before the movie was presented, he did a great job. Talked about the LA fires. I mean, I can't tell you how. And then he's doing Saturday Night Live this week, as you guys know, so I can't tell you how good he did. What a nice kid. What a nice kid.

[Stugotz]

Doggy Djokovic, huh?

[Dan LeBatard]

Oh, I know.

[Stugotz]

Yeah.

[Dan LeBatard]

I got up at 5:15 to watch, you know, he lost the first set and he was right in the middle of the first set. He had to take a medical time out because he hurt his groin. He came back in the second set, got a little more aggressive. Alcarez a little off. And Djokovic just. He had a great second serve. He much more offensive than normal. He got a little healthier. That's a hell of a win. 37 years of age, beating Alcaraz and four sets, winning three in a row. Now he's in the semifinals of Australia, which he's won 10 times. We're getting off the beaten path, but that's a hell of a win.

[Chris Cote]

Well, you're not getting off the beaten path, but he's got this. Mad Dog, still has a good ear for this. He. He knows. He knows when the audience wants 45 seconds of Mad Dog and when they want 25 seconds of Mad Dog on a subject. But I do think it's fair to say that you might be the country's preeminent voice on tennis, no doubt in. In this sphere. And so what you just saw this morning, that still gets you up at 5 o'clock in the morning. You just saw a champion do what great, great champions do and push back youth by going and summoning his own, even though he's injured. And you just saw Yokovic throwback on. On somebody who's young and coming for his job with, no, I'm better than anyone who played in my era. I'm the best there's ever been, 100%.

[Dan LeBatard]

Damn. He beat him in Paris when he won the Olympic gold medal, which he really wanted to do. He won in straight sets and tiebreak sets. Took three hours on the clay he did not win a major last year. Djokovic, he lost. You know, he didn't win. He got to some finals, but he lost. Obviously. Alcarez beat him in two straight Wimbledon finals. Alcaraz is an all timer. He's going to be an. Alcaraz handled himself great today. I mean, even after he lost. He's a very, very cool guy. He's a good loser. Djokovic did a hell of a job. I mean, I, you know, he offense. He had some offense today. He served big. And in one of the sets he was up three. Oh, I think it was the third set of the set apiece. He was up three. Oh, lost three straight games and you figured, all right, he's had his little run. Now he's dead and he hung on to win the set. So I give him a lot of credit. He'll play Zverev next in one of the semifinals. He's still got to beat Sinner who's on the other side of the draw. That will be absolutely tricky. It's amazing, Dan, how you went from Chalamet red carpet London to Melbourne. Portofano's Djokovic, I get talk about transition. That's what you're part.

[Chris Cote]

It's one of the greatest compliments you could give as a host for all time to tell me that I am doing this correctly. I will have you know that as you were talking about tennis, I brought it to tennis. Yes, you brought it to tennis. I will give you your credit in a moment. If you give me just a second, I will tell your idol about the good thing that you did. That's where I was headed. As you were talking, Stu Gotz was saying in my ear. I couldn't even hear you. This is how he does it, baby. This is how the music plays. He goes through the resume and shows you how he knows off the top of his head all of this person's credentials and then he dismounts and he's a gymnast for all time. ST was doing play by play on what it is that you were saying because he's enjoyed your tennis analysis for 30 years.

[Stugotz]

Doggy. I was telling Dan right before you gave credit to Alcaraz. He's going to give credit to Alcaraz. How about that? He did.

[Chris Cote]

He knew. He's got the scout, he's got the scouting report on you. He could do it. I would love to Stugot's play by play that you could hear on how well he can do you for you.

[Dan LeBatard]

Because I know that I'm well aware. He, you know, he follows me. I got to be careful with him because he's as you idol might be a little strong, Dan, but no, I'm a sports. I'm a sports fan first. And so, you know, I haven't watched that much the Australian Open yet because it's been a week earlier this year, which means it's in the middle of all the football. So I've stayed away. I'll be on top of it this week. You know, Djokovic plays alcohol. He's 37 years of age. How many more times is he going to get a chance to be on this stage? You know, I know PMAC fairly well. He's calling a match. Fowler will be there for the weekend, by the way. I know PMAC fairly well. I needed to get up and 5:15 is better than 330 because there was a match before. So I was juiced up. I kept my eyes open and I was there right away. And listen, it's a big weekend. You had four good NFL games. You had a college championship. You had, you know, you got an Australian Open final. Buffalo, Kansas City should be great on Sunday afternoon. Daniels is great. You know, it's a good time of the year in sports. Danny, as you know, it's a good time of the year.

[Chris Cote]

I again will present to you and the audience, though, is anyone in your life, any family, any friends, saying to you, mad dog. The way you've been compromised on this Bob Dylan movie offends us from the 1970s. You're shilling on behalf of Bob Dylan in a way Bob Dylan would find unbecoming. He hated Hollywood this way.

[Dan LeBatard]

That is fair. Now, Dylan does like Chalamet's performance. He put that tweet out. And I don't want to come across as this Dylan expert. There are a lot more people older than me who know a lot more about Dylan than I do. Eddie Coleman, the old New York met guy from Fan, is one. My buddy Sean McAdam is, too. But I love the songs. Have you seen the movie yet, by the way? Both of you guys, have you seen them or not?

[Stugotz]

I haven't seen it.

[Chris Cote]

I have not.

[Stugotz]

No, I haven't.

[Dan LeBatard]

You have no desire to see it or you're going to get around to it?

[Stugotz]

Not a big Dylan fan. Got to be honest, though.

[Dan LeBatard]

Wow.

[Stugotz]

Yeah.

[Dan LeBatard]

Wow. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, listen, the movie's great. I was really impressed with the London audience. They laughed at the right spots. You know, outside of me having to go to the bathroom and call over 9 million people, what Happened there.

[Chris Cote]

What happened? Did you lose your seats?

[Dan LeBatard]

I know, you know, they gave me the seats in the middle of the theater, Kira and I. So I said to myself, this is going to be dangerous. The movie's 220. I had to sit there through the little prelim with the three actors, Monica Barbero, Norton and Chalamet. I have to. I'm definitely, you know, I'm 65 years of age. You know, I get up nine times during the night. I knew I was going to be in a situation where I was going to have to crawl over somebody.

[Chris Cote]

The seats weren't good enough.

[Dan LeBatard]

I had to pick my spot. Four English people and I'm crawling over hands and knees, you know, And I knew where the movie kind of slowed up, so I picked a spot to do it. And then I saw the conclusion of the movie again in the back at the theater. Anyway, loved every minute of it. He does a great job. And you know, I love the songs. It's authentic. It did not disappoint. Now, be fair, Dan, be fair. When I started on this little complete unknown rampage, I did it five or six months ago. I did not do it with the idea, well, let me do this enough times and somebody from the movie will find out about it. And as a result, I'll get preferential treatment. That was the furthest thing from my mind. Now, it worked out that way, but that was the. To be fair. And I'd be the first to tell you, if I did this with a pre. Pre. With a pre. Planned. But that was not my plan going in. Not my plan. I got to be fair. Wasn't my plan.

[Mike Ryan]

Doggy, just before you came on, we were talking some legends of the game, the Immortals, as Dan put it. And he called Mark Andrews an immortal in terms of tight ends. Do you. Do you rank him as an immortal?

[Chris Cote]

I may have gotten.

[Dan LeBatard]

Not after Sunday, I don't.

[Chris Cote]

Oh, no.

[Dan LeBatard]

And you know, can you meet the media after the game? Guys, you know when you drop fumble and you drop a big pass before Jackson's fumble and then you drop the two point conversion, can you meet the media after the game? I mean, is that asking too much? Put it on the poll.

[Stugotz]

Put it on the poll.

[Chris Cote]

Hey, Mark Andrews, can you meet the media? Is that asking too much?

[Billy]

Say it to me.

[Dan LeBatard]

I remember Diggs last year after he dropped that pass, which probably would have won a game against Kansas City for Buffalo. He didn't meet the media either. These guys are hot stuff. They meet the media and they put everything out when they. When they do well but when they do badly they are hot. Drives me crazy.

[Mike Ryan]

What would you have asked Are you. What would you ask him?

[Dan LeBatard]

You know I would have been nice about it. I would have been.

[Mike Ryan]

Yeah.

[Dan LeBatard]

You know it was his first fumble of the year. I thought the fumble at midfield was worse than a two point conversion. And I say that because I think at the. Even if he caught it 140 to go Buffalo, two timeouts, Bassett already made a 51 yard field goal. I think Buffalo probably would have gone down the field and maybe win the game with a field goal. But the fumble at 24:19, if he doesn't and they score and let's see go up three, they would have been no worse than overtime. So I thought the fumble that midfield actually was worse than the draft two point conversion myself. And you know, let's give Jackson credit. You know, I mean he did have the two turnovers but he drove his team down the field. He res. He bounced.

[Chris Cote]

Do we have to give him credit? Do we have.

[Dan LeBatard]

And I don't like that and I don't. And I've been anti Jackson. I think he's overrated a little bit.

[Chris Cote]

Do we have to give him credit because Andrews didn't catch the ball? Do we have to give him credit?

[Dan LeBatard]

I think we do Dan. Because of the drive. If they did not go down the field and score and he ended up losing a game 27:19, I think we would have been a lot more critical. The fact that he got the game tied with a minute and a half to go after a bad first half. I think you got to give him credit. Now is he as good as Mahomes? No. Is he as good as Allen? No. Is he as good as Burrow? No, I don't think he's as good.

[Mike Ryan]

As Stafford but he's a two time MVP Doggy.

[Dan LeBatard]

But he's three and five in a postseason.

[Chris Cote]

That's right.

[Stugotz]

You tell him doggy.

[Chris Cote]

So was Peyton Manning though. And I was arguing the whole time while happening that he was as good as Brady.

[Dan LeBatard]

He's not. He's not.

[Mike Ryan]

Is it possible Jim Harbaugh or sorry, John Harbaugh is just not that great of a coach?

[Dan LeBatard]

You know the fact that Tony Romo for the second time in a month went on the air on Sunday to tell us that Harbaugh is an all time top whatever it might be. Coach Tony have you heard of Belichick? Have you heard of Lombardi? Have you heard of Parcells Gibbs, Paul Brown, George Hallis, Bill Walsh? Have you heard Andy Reid? Have you heard of some of these guys? I mean, that is outlandish. I mean, Harbor's done a good job.

[Chris Cote]

One Super Bowl.

[Dan LeBatard]

He's been to one Super bowl in 15 years. 18, 20 years. Let's take it easy. Take it easy. And I'll tell you right now, I am so sick of Kansas City. If I see Caitlin Clark or Taylor Swift one more time in that freaking sweet, I'm going to go throw up. And if Mahomes gets one more call, the whole chief organization gets nothing but calls. How the hell did they call those two? Roughing the passers. And then Mahomes is mocking the officials by trying to get a third call, by dancing out of bounds and see if he can figure out a way to get another 15 free yards. That was a disgrace on Saturday afternoon. And I'm not saying Kansas City won the game because of that, but they got a field goal in the first, third and eight, roughing the passer on Will Anderson, which is an awful call. And then they got the second one when he was pretended to go out of bounds, didn't. And it gave him another 15 yards, which led to a touchdown. The NFL should be embarrassed with the amount of falls that Kansas City gets year after year after year. It drives. I don't know how you feel about it. I am chiefd out and it drives me crazy. It drives me crazy.

[Chris Cote]

I want to ask you because I am someone having done this for a very long time, but not as long as you.

[Dan LeBatard]

Oh, yes, you've done a long time.

[Chris Cote]

Who marvels at your general stamina? The question I want to ask you is, does your family get annoyed by how much you just cared about what you were just talking about?

[Dan LeBatard]

You know what they care about? The volume of the voice. That's what they care about. When I get into it and go loud, that's when everybody. And my poor wife. And remember, I'm an empty nester right now and my poor wife gets. Can you calm down a minute?

[Chris Cote]

But it's your passion. But. But Russo, it's the fuel in the furnace at the end that makes all of the economy grow. Until that. He has two agents.

[Dan LeBatard]

I agree. Well, again, two agents is a little strong.

[Stugotz]

They work together.

[Chris Cote]

You're the one. You're the one who.

[Dan LeBatard]

Take it easy. I don't have Scott Morris and Sandy Montag. Take it easy.

[Stugotz]

I know. You said it, doggy.

[Chris Cote]

He's the one who said one of my agents. I didn't make that correction. You made that correction. I don't have any agents.

[Dan LeBatard]

You should have an agent for the career that you've got anyway.

[Chris Cote]

Tell me about it.

[Dan LeBatard]

Yes. So the world, at least me, is going to root like hell for Buffalo on Sunday night. Oh, I'm going to. I don't want to see Chief Seagulls again. Please, please. Whatever you can do.

[Billy]

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[Stugotz]

Billy.

[Mike Ryan]

Yes?

[Stugotz]

You know what we've been talking about all season long?

[Mike Ryan]

Smirnoff.

[Stugotz]

Yeah. How'd you guess?

[Mike Ryan]

I knew it. I'm a good guesser.

[Stugotz]

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[Mike Ryan]

Oh, yes. I can't believe we're by 59 already. Yeah, time flies.

[Stugotz]

It does.

[Dan LeBatard]

Yes.

[Mike Ryan]

We're old.

[Chris Cote]

I'm old.

[Mike Ryan]

Hey, you know what, you guys, I was thinking.

[Stugotz]

Yes?

[Mike Ryan]

Since football season's winding down, super bowl is coming up. Super Bowl 59. We've been celebrating football all year. I have an idea.

[Stugotz]

What?

[Mike Ryan]

Let's do a toast.

[Stugotz]

Okay. Oh, wow.

[Mike Ryan]

To football.

[Stugotz]

Really?

[Mike Ryan]

Yeah. Me and you. Let's toast football.

[Stugotz]

So just to toast. So we're. We're raising our glasses of Smirno Vaki.

[Mike Ryan]

All right.

[Stugotz]

And we are toasting. To football.

[Mike Ryan]

To football.

[Stugotz]

To football, everyone. What we love about Smirnoff is that you can get the world's number one vodka without breaking the bank. This feeling is what the good folks over at Smirnoff call. Billy, you want to take a stab at this?

[Mike Ryan]

Yes. Smirnoff Strawdinary.

[Stugotz]

Nailed it.

[Mike Ryan]

I told you I'm a good guesser.

[Stugotz]

And right now, Smirnoff has partnered with Complex, letting fans get their hands on some amazing items handpicked by celebrities, including NFL legend and super bowl champion Vernon Davis, for the unbelievable price of $12.99. Just like a bottle of Smirnoff. So head on over to smirnoffdrops.com to check out upcoming drops. And check out. Oh, Billy, you want to take a guess again?

[Mike Ryan]

These Smirnoff strawdinary items. Oh, look at us. What's the website?

[Stugotz]

It is smirnoffdrop.com Smirnoff. We do game days. Please drink responsibly. Smirnoff number 21 vodka distilled from grain, 40% alcohol by volume. The Smirnoff Company, New York, New York. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer and may vary by state. Please do not share with anyone under legal drinking age. Billy.

[Mike Ryan]

Yes.

[Stugotz]

You know what we've been talking about all season long?

[Mike Ryan]

Smirnoff.

[Stugotz]

Yeah. How'd you guess?

[Mike Ryan]

I'm a good guesser.

[Stugotz]

You are. They are the official sponsor of the Dan lepatar show with Stugat, so you already know that it's an official vodka partner of the NFL. And Super Bowl 59. We're going to be there.

[Mike Ryan]

Oh, yes. I can't believe we're by 59 already.

[Stugotz]

Yeah.

[Mike Ryan]

Time flies.

[Stugotz]

It does.

[Chris Cote]

Yes.

[Mike Ryan]

We're old.

[Stugotz]

I'm old.

[Mike Ryan]

Hey, you know what, you guys, I was thinking.

[Stugotz]

Yes?

[Mike Ryan]

Since football season's winding down, super bowl is coming up. Super Bowl 59. We've been celebrating football all year. I have an idea.

[Stugotz]

What?

[Mike Ryan]

Let's do a toast.

[Stugotz]

Okay. Oh, wow.

[Mike Ryan]

To football.

[Stugotz]

Really?

[Mike Ryan]

Yeah. Me and you. Let's toast football.

[Stugotz]

So, just a toast. So we're raising our glasses of Smirno Faki.

[Mike Ryan]

Glasses up. Yeah.

[Stugotz]

All right. And we are toasting. To football.

[Mike Ryan]

To football.

[Stugotz]

To football, everyone. What we love about Smirnoff is that you can get the world's number one vodka without breaking the bank. This feeling is what the good folks over at Smirnoff call. Billy, you want to take a stab at this?

[Mike Ryan]

Yes. Smirnoff Strawdinary.

[Stugotz]

Nailed it.

[Mike Ryan]

I told you. I'm a good guesser.

[Stugotz]

And right now, Smirnoff has partnered with Complex, letting fans get their hands on some amazing items handpicked by celebrities, including NFL legend and super bowl champion Vernon Davis, for the unbelievable price of $12.99. Just like a bottle of Smirnoff. So head on over to smirnoffdrops.com to check out Upcoming drops and check out. Oh, Billy, you want to take a guess again?

[Mike Ryan]

These Smirnoff strawdinary items. Oh, look at us. What's the website?

[Stugotz]

It is smirnoffdrop.com Smirnoff. We do game days. Please drink responsibly. Smirnoff number 21 vodka distilled from grain, 40% alcohol by volume. The Smirnoff Company, New York, New York. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer and may vary by state. Please do not share with anyone under legal drinking age.

[Chris Cote]

Don Libertard.

[Stugotz]

I want to talk about a team that I actually want to see come playoff time. I want to see the Chiefs.

[Chris Cote]

Oh, stugats.

[Stugotz]

I want Patrick Mahomes strolling into my stadium with max confidence. I want Travis Kelsey. I want Taylor Swift. I want the team that lost to Jordan Love. I want the team that lost to Aiden O'Connell. I want the team that trailed 17 to nothing to Jake Browning. That is the team that I would like to face in the playoffs. That's the team indeed I that I would want to face in the playoffs because that team is not very good.

[Mike Ryan]

This is the Dan Levatar show with the Stugats.

[Dan LeBatard]

Well, what.

[Chris Cote]

What do you want?

[Dan LeBatard]

I'm gonna root for Washington.

[Chris Cote]

What do you want?

[Stugotz]

He wants Bills. Washington.

[Chris Cote]

Jaden, Jaden, give me all the history here. Jaden Daniels is the best rookie quarterback since Blank.

[Dan LeBatard]

That's a good question. Let me think. Since ever. I mean, he has played so well. God, he's good. No mistakes in the postseason. I'd have to go back and look what Luckman did. I'd have to go. Brady didn't win as a rookie.

[Chris Cote]

Marino, Marino.

[Dan LeBatard]

Marino came in. But that was. Was that his second year? When I got to the super bowl, it was his second, right, Danny?

[Chris Cote]

Yeah, but. But I thought that he came in at the beginning of that season and immediately showed us. Oh, holy shit. No one learns the position that quickly. You rarely see it that obviously, Ruto. Good point.

[Dan LeBatard]

Marino. Marino would be the other person. But listen, Daniel, Marino didn't make the championship game his first year. That second year when they got the Super bowl in 85 because he came out of the 83 draft. This kid is doing it in his rookie year. He had all those starts in college. I give them a chance on Sunday. You know, Hertz's injury is going to be interesting. And the Buffalo, Kansas City game is fascinating. I thought McDermott was very conservative late in the second half or really the whole second half on Sunday. He's not Going to have to. He can't do that this week. He's got to be as aggressive as hell. And let's. I don't know how you feel about it. I've had enough of the Chiefs. Let's pray for the Bills on Sunday.

[Stugotz]

Pray for the Bills, doggy. I looked up Sid Luckman's rookie year. He threw for 636 yards.

[Dan LeBatard]

How about Sammy Boss?

[Stugotz]

Look up Sammy.

[Chris Cote]

Don't do this. We don't want to do that.

[Stugotz]

What do you mean?

[Chris Cote]

What, what is it? What else has you maximum fired up today? Like you just went through the litany of all the things in sports you love. You got a three day long weekend and a whole lot of football in it. So you, you come out raring this, this work week thinking about what most passionately.

[Dan LeBatard]

Well, I did a show yesterday because of all the games. Yeah, I guess. I guess the other thing would be this. How about these Ohio State fans who for weeks wanted Ryan Day basically run out of town because he lost to Michigan when they were already in the tournament. And then in fact they win four in a row in convincing fashion and play great doing it and now all of a sudden you know he's the incarnate of Woody Hayes. You talk about a bunch of phonies and you talk about those Buckeye fans who think in this era when the end game is more important than any regular season game, nobody at Ohio State or Ann Arbor should care that much about Ohio State. Michigan. The idea is to win in the postseason. That is the idea. That and that is what Ohio State would I ask an Ohio State fan this. Would they rather have beaten Michigan the Saturday after Thanksgiving and not have a plant a flag planted at midfield?

[Chris Cote]

Yes.

[Dan LeBatard]

Or they rather have had that or rather got blown out by Tennessee.

[Chris Cote]

No, they'd be fine. That's fine. They would have taken the win over Michigan.

[Mike Ryan]

It's a tainted championship, Doggy. They didn't beat Michigan. I mean, I would respect Ohio State fans more if they still fired Ryan Day, honest.

[Dan LeBatard]

Oh, come on. The Michigan game means nothing.

[Mike Ryan]

Oh, because he can't win it. Because he can't win that game. That's the game. He can't do it. Doggy.

[Stugotz]

Doggy. Last year Michigan won the national championship and beat Ohio.

[Chris Cote]

Put it on the poll juju.

[Dan LeBatard]

Should Ohio grant you? It would be a touch sweeter if the Michigan win was part of this run. But the bottom line is in my eyes, the four game run is far significant than losing a Michigan. Who cares?

[Chris Cote]

One last question from Stugats. But just put it on the poll for me. Juju at LE should Ohio State fire Ryan Day anyway at LeBatard show.

[Stugotz]

Speaking of phony fan bases, Doggy, how about the the Philadelphia Eagle fan base? I mean this is a fan base who wanted to fire Nick Sirianni. All Sirianni has done has made it to the postseason. His first four seasons as the Eagles head coach. Only Eagles head coach to do that in the history of the organization. He has brought them to a Super Bowl. I'll play away from beating Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. Now he's back in the NFC championship game. And this fraudulent fan base wanted to fire this head coach who might be the best head coach in Eagles history. Dog they wanted to fire up seven weeks ago.

[Dan LeBatard]

I'm not a big Sirianni fan but you making an excellent point. And now that's dugouts. They play hard for him. You know Barkley likes him. He made the right decision not playing him in Week 18 against the Giants, which nobody cared about. That was a obviously a big performance by Barkley on those big running plays. He's got a banged up quarterback. He's done a good job revamping that defense with Fangio. You guys know him well. And the Eagle fan also. I had a lot of cause yesterday telling me. Well, you know, I was never worried Sunday. Never worried? What are you crazy? I mean the rams had a first down at the 21 yard line with a minute left with about to win the game. How could you not be worried, for crying out loud?

[Chris Cote]

Well, I want to. I want to ask you though. When. When Stu got says what he says, never mind. Seven weeks ago in the last five minutes of that game, Eagles fans wanted to fire Sirianni again. Like that's that. That is where the expectations are for that team. Doggy, you've seen this so many times, right? I mean that fan base is crazy to begin with. But now give it the expectations of championships. Give it. Oh you. We can win one with our backup quarterback and we can be so much better than everyone. They've got an offensive line that mauls people and they're trying to win football the old fashioned way. And those fans are the craziest is most rugged in the sport. AJ Brown not read something on the sidelines. They're nuts, doggy. They were nuts 15 years ago. They were nuts 30 years ago. This is the most nuts they've been to have this particular team representing them. And they don't trust their meathead coach. They don't because they don't they? Because they spoiled. They got spoiled on Andy Reid and they got spoiled on the idea of we deserve to be in the championship.

[Stugotz]

Andy Reid, who won nothing for them. Nothing.

[Dan LeBatard]

Yeah, well, he got that. You got the one suit, one in one AFC championship. Yeah. Those fans are tricky. I completely agree. It's a very fickle fan base. All fan bases are up and down, but they're, you know, they're beyond crazy with being up and down. And again, they. He has to win it all. I think him and McDermott have a lot of pressure on him. I think McDermott has to beat the Chiefs. You can't go 04 against Kansas City in postseason. I think that's a. It's not as much pressure on Allen because he's played well against Kansas City in the past. That's a lot of pressure on McDermott. They have to win the game for him. He's going to get some heat if he doesn't. And I think Soriani, as you just said, Danny, I think. I think Sirianni is going to have to. Can't lose to Washington. He's a five point favorite and you know, he lost two years ago. Again. I thought the call was a bad call. Under the circumstances, he probably has to win it. So I think those two have the. Quinn's got no pressure on him. Reid, what are you going to say? He's won three titles. He's got no pressure on him. The two coaches that need to win in the worst way is Buffalo and Philadelphia. And because that fan base is nuts, Sirianni, probably more, they'd be all over him because they're also a bigger favorite and their home than the Buffalo one. But McDermott needs to win this game. It's a big game for McDermott. He needs. Eventually you're going to have to beat Andy Reid in a big spot. And they have lost a lot of playoff games and again, great teams have beaten them, but they need to win this year. We shall see. Looking forward to it.

[Chris Cote]

He is the leader America needs right now. He's the host of Mad Dog unleashed, weekdays at 3pm Eastern on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio. And he is very much Stugatz's idol.

[Stugotz]

Yeah, I looked up Sammy baugh as well. Dog 1127 yards his rookie season.

[Dan LeBatard]

What year was that? 38, 39, 37.

[Chris Cote]

All right, enough. Enough with the two of you. He's just showing off his historic muscle from 80 years ago. See you later, doggy. Thank you.

[Dan LeBatard]

Good job, Danny.

[Chris Cote]

Thank you.

[Stugotz]

That's the ultimate. Highest compliment.

[Chris Cote]

The highest compliment.

[Stugotz]

Danny, good job.

[Chris Cote]

Danny, good. I am swooning. Swooning with intoxicated delight that he thinks I do this.

[Billy]

Well, wonder who he thinks the next American male to win a Grand Slam is. It's a log jam there, doggy.

[Stugotz]

Hear that, you guys?

[Chris Cote]

We can bring him back. You guys want to do tennis? I do believe, I believe that Mike Ryan Shelton. I believe if we got doggy on right now, that Mike Ryan and doggy could do the best five minutes in tennis radio or sports pods you will find anywhere in America or internationally.

[Billy]

Possibly the only.

[Chris Cote]

That too.

[Stugotz]

The only five minutes.

[Chris Cote]

That too.

[Billy]

That's by default.

[Chris Cote]

That is red. That was a.

[Billy]

That isn't a tennis specific pod.

[Chris Cote]

It's us now you're wrong. Because I'm sure there is a community of pods as there is everywhere for things that people care about unreasonably. But it is rare, I will tell you, for Stu Gotts and Mike Ryan to both be shaken by the nipples in the morning because they know they're watching historic greatness on the television and you want to be paying attention when you care so much that you know that the care that goes into Rafael Nadal, who's gonna limp through the rest of his life because of God knows what he's done to his feet to try and keep up with these two, Djokovic and Federer. For Djokovic to still be someone who's in the middle of your dreams, nightmares making Tuesday morning relevant because you wanna see him lose or you wanna see him win, but either way, you know you're watching historic greatness.

[Stugotz]

Well, he's the last guy left from that generation. Federer retired. Nadal is done, as you pointed out. Right. Murray is coaching him and Djokovic is still playing. And not just still playing, playing at the highest of levels. He's 37 and he beat the guy coming for all his stuff, Carlos Alcaraz, who is 21. He's a better shape than Alcaraz. It's insane.

[Billy]

I wish the match were better. But the reason why we're being grabbed by the nipples and shaken is like, if I tell you, hey, on. On a Tuesday morning at 7am Bird and Magic are playing 1v1. It's all time greatness. Those are probably when it's all said and done, two top five men's tennis players of all time that we just get as a gift here. January, Tuesday morning. I'll sop on it every time.

[Chris Cote]

I want to get into with Mike Ryan what is surrounding Mark Andrews, because I Pulled too hard on the rope and calling him an immortal. Because I'm trying to protect him, I'm trying to shield him for what cometh his way.

[Stugotz]

He might be the third best tight end in Ravens history.

[Billy]

Yeah, I think so. Behind Sharp and Heap.

[Chris Cote]

I got carried away. I'm sorry for that, Billy And Stugot immediately jumped to attention.

[Billy]

He does need three more good years though.

[Chris Cote]

Totally fair. I, I just think of him as.

[Billy]

To become Jared Cook.

[Chris Cote]

I think of him as pretty great, like, because those guys didn't have as many touchdowns as he had. And, and he's, he's a really good.

[Billy]

Player, but he's fantastic. Like if he, if he puts together like another Olympiad of, of what he's done in his career, he's a borderline Canton guy right now. His Canton grade according to Pro Football Reference is in the 30s. So he needs a little bit more longevity.

[Chris Cote]

I got carried away. Tony Gonzalez is the kind of immortal that I'm talking about. Correct me if I'm wrong. Somebody mentioned this to me. I didn't know if it were so or not, but Bezos's wife is the mother of Tony Gonzalez's. Didn't know that until. I didn't know that until.

[Billy]

Yeah, they were married or they were together. Certainly. Tony Gonzalez puts Amazon on prime like in a whole new light, doesn't it?

[Chris Cote]

It is interesting. Certainly. I've got four years where I'm looking at touchdowns increasing and generally if I tell you who's the best to ever play at that organization, by and large you're going to go to touchdowns. For an offensive player who's not a quarterback, it's how you're going to measure greatness. When we think of that team and all time greatness to gods, we think of, of Ray Lewis, Ed Reed. We think of Ed Reed.

[Stugotz]

Yep.

[Chris Cote]

Do you, do you think of Jamal Anderson when they were rugged and Jamal Lewis.

[Stugotz]

Jamal Lewis. Forgive me, I do not.

[Chris Cote]

You don't think of like getting close to 2,000 yards playing the Saquon Barkley way. You think of Flaco. That's who you're thinking of there.

[Stugotz]

When I think of all time great Ravens, perhaps I should. I just don't, I don't, I don't go. Yeah, but I think of the defense. I do, I think of that team. I think of the guys.

[Billy]

If we're doing like name association, it's Ray Lewis had Reid defense. Yeah, that's their legacy. But offensively, I mean, offensively, I probably because he was there for so long playing the most important position, I'd probably say Flacco. But Jamal Lewis was more excellent at his job in an individual season than arguably any. Well, no. Lamar Jackson now. Sorry, I'm showing my age. Lamar Jackson's probably the offensive player for that.

[Chris Cote]

The reason I bring all of it up is because quiet as it is kept in America's most popular sport for 20 years now, the greatest of the organizations has been these Ravens. If not for the stupidity of what the Patriots were doing, like, largely in terms of general excellence, they flip flopped from we were a defensive organization to now we're an offensive organization. And both styles punch in the mouth all game. Jay Glazer saying, that's a culture of violence that they have over there. Ricky Williams saying, when I'm in that locker room with Ed Reed and Ray Lewis, I feel like a bunny rabbit with w. Like you're talking about the Baltimore Ravens. If. If toughness is something that you feel like you can see, it's been that organization for a quarter century, for.

[Stugotz]

For.

[Chris Cote]

For as long as the Patriots have been here and they've done. Do I have this wrong?

[Mike Ryan]

I mean, the Steelers have won more Super Bowls in the Ravens in that time, and they haven't had a losing season. I don't think anyone thinks that they've been dominant, but they've done as much postseason, if not more postseason winning than the Ravens.

[Chris Cote]

But the reason I bring it up is because I remember the Dolphin team that was 11 and 5 got. Carried itself, had a home playoff game and the Ravens came in here and ransacked them with that defense. Because when I think of Ravens being great at football, I think defense. The last six weeks of this season, when they moved Kyle Hamilton to safety, they had the number one defense in the sport. And they fall at the end. But whether your expectations are the Steelers or the Ravens, the Ravens have been close to the best for 25 years. Competitive in the conversation.

[Stugotz]

They've certainly been in the conversation more.

[Chris Cote]

More.

[Stugotz]

One of the better organizations in the NFL. They just don't win enough.

[Chris Cote]

More than. More than the teams even. I. I regard. I don't know. Who do you regard as better over the last 25 years? Maybe that's how you do the measurement. Just Super Bowls and nothing else. And I could say winning and nothing else. Cause Tomlin's on the hot seat in a way that Harbaugh is not because he doesn't get this far to the expectations being here anymore. He gets to the first round and that's when he's done. And they're fed up with that.

[Mike Ryan]

But the Ravens are done in the second round.

[Chris Cote]

But they've. They've. They've been to the Super Bowl. They played the Patriots well.

[Stugotz]

They've won a Super Bowl. They should have went to another Super Bowl. Lee Evans had that drop in New England. So they're like. The Ravens are one of the better organizations. You. Yes. The problem is they've won just one Super Bowl. All right.

[Chris Cote]

Put it on the poll at LeBatard. Show who's been better the last 25 years, Steelers or Ravens. And a remarkably sports question. But I regard the Ravens as better. I may have it wrong. I regard Mark Andrews as somebody who doesn't drop the ball.

[Mike Ryan]

I looked up Mark Andrews here on Pro Football Reference and the hall of Fame monitor number. I don't know if you're familiar with this. The average hall of Fame monitor number for a tight end is 97. Mark Andrews hall of Fame monitor number is 31.13.

[Stugotz]

He got carried away.

[Billy]

Does it have the fine for not listening? Because Steve Morton also.

[Chris Cote]

You guys have me. You guys have me as. Mark Andrews isn't a Hall of Famer. Well, I mean, you guys think Mark Andrews.

[Mike Ryan]

He said he's an Immortal.

[Billy]

He's got a. He's got a. Put together four more years.

[Chris Cote]

That measurement that you just gave me is for Immortals, is it not? That's the measurement you're trying to give me, an Immortal? An Immortal meter? Were you not sure?

[Billy]

Are we enforcing. Not listening. Fines or are we not?

[Mike Ryan]

He's like a third of his way to Immortal.

[Stugotz]

It's Tuesday. Fines are doubled.

[Mike Ryan]

I mean, it's opposite. Greg is. I think Tuesday's opposite day. So I get paid.

[Billy]

It's a Tuesday. That feels like a Monday.

[Chris Cote]

$7.

[Mike Ryan]

I'm not paying that. I'll pay when Lucy does.

[Chris Cote]

So I'm not doing it this way. I'm not having the sponsor disrespected this way. This is Venmo, and the Venmo fine bucket must be respect. And so therefore, you and I are going to have to pay our fine.

[Mike Ryan]

Well, I venmoed it already.

[Billy]

$7.

[Chris Cote]

No.

[Mike Ryan]

It's been sent.

[Chris Cote]

Nope. I need to know, though. I haven't used the Venmo yet.

[Mike Ryan]

I guess I feel like these fines should be at scale.

[Chris Cote]

You deserve a fine for. You deserve a fine for just. It's Tuesday. It's opposite day. Like, that's what you did. You deserve a fine for that.

[Billy]

Not on the sheet fine print. It does say fines are doubled on Tuesdays, but it only applies to Greg. So it's just $7 for not listening because we did the whole Pro Football Reference hall of Fame score thing.

[Stugotz]

But Sports Immortals, man, I'm really hung up on this because that's reserved for like Roberto Clemente, Honus Wagner, Muhammad Ali and Mark Andrews.

[Chris Cote]

Can you please help me, Roy, because you've told me again that we have another sponsored segment here of Boldest Take. The first one was crud. Is the second one any better?

[Billy]

Probably not.

[Mike Ryan]

Hey Dan.

[Dan LeBatard]

Hey Stu.

[Mike Ryan]

This is Beau from Athens. First time, long time, all the other cliches, random crap. My boldest take is that Carson Beck is going to be a Heisman finalist at Miami. I think once he gets out of Mike Bobo's system and Cristobal can put him in an offense that allows him to flourish and make smart decisions, then he will end up at that ceremony in New York and will ultimately vindicate my and this is coming from a die hard lifelong Georgia fan.

[Billy]

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